Yep, indeed. As a Vanagon owner in the Seattle area for the last 17 years I've tried quite a few repair shops. For non-dealer service I'd highly recommend Louis Foreign Auto Repair (7301Roosevelt Avenue N.E, 206-524-3366). Small, independant shop offering some of the most highly skilled service, value and integrity in the Seattle area. Owner/head mechanic Dan Richardson is a true wizard and a gem of a person. I recently took my 91 Westy in to fix an a rattle that had been annoying me for a couple of years. Based on diagnoses from a couple of other reputable shops, I was planning on doing a full muffler & cat replacement. Dan determined that the rattle was actually coming from a loose muffler bracket. Tightened it up, remounted the old muffler and cat and saved me a chunk of $$. For dealer service I'd recommend Carter VW (located in the Ballard area). Conscientious w/ skilled technicians, but pricey. -Wes
> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:16:14 -0800 > From: Eric Broussard <broussar@AMAZON.COM> > Subject: Vanagon Friendly Mechanic in Seattle > Noticed BIG coolant leak under engine last night. Only leaks when engine > is running - not sure where it's coming from but drips tons. > > Recently moved to Seattle - Any recommendation of a good/affordable > mechanic around here? Tks > Wes Neuenschwander Seattle, WA wesn@eskimo.com |
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